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AAUW American FellowshipsThe American Association of University Women (AAUW) American Fellowships support women doctoral candidates completing dissertations or scholars seeking funds for postdoctoral research leave from accredited institutions. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Candidates are evaluated on the basis of scholarly excellence, teaching experience, and active commitment to helping women and girls through service in their communities, professions, or fields of research. Candidates may apply for only one three specific awards. Former recipients of these awards are not eligible to apply for additional American Fellowships or publication grants. Applications for the next round will be available in August 2006. For more information, visit the American Fellowship website.
AAUW Career Development GrantsThe American Association of University Women (AAUW) Career Development Grants support women who hold a bachelor's degree and are preparing to advance their careers, change careers, or re-enter the work force. Special consideration is given to AAUW members, women of color, and women pursuing their first advanced degree or credentials in nontraditional fields. Grants provide support for course work beyond a bachelor's degree, including a master's degree, second bachelor's degree, or specialized training in technical or professional fields. Funds are available for distance learning. Course work must be taken at an accredited two- or four-year college or university, or at a technical school that is fully licensed or accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Funds are not available for doctoral-level work. Applicaton postmark deadline: December 15, 2005 For more information, visit the Career Development Grants website.
AAUW Community Action GrantsProvided by the American Association of University Women (AAUW)
One-year grants ($2,000-$7,000 over one year)
Two-year grants ($5,000-$10,000 over two years) Applicants must be women who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Grant projects must have direct public impact, be nonpartisan, and take place within the United States or its territories. Applicaton postmark deadline: January 15, 2006 For more information, visit the grant website.
AAUW International FellowshipsThe American Association of University Women (AAUW) International Fellowships are awarded for full-time study or research to women who are not United States citizens or permanent residents. Both graduate and postgraduate study at accredited institutions are supported. (For support at the undergraduate level, visit www.isep.org.) The Foundation will award 57 fellowships for the 2006-07 academic year. Six of these awards are available to members of International Federation of University Women affiliate organizations. These fellowship recipients may study in any country other than their own. The Foundation also awards several annual Home Country Project Grants ($5,000 to $7,000 each) to women who received AAUW Educational Foundation International Fellowships between 2001 and 2005. These grants support community-based projects designed to improve the lives of women and girls in the fellow's home country. Applications for the next round will be available August 1, 2006. For more information, visit the International Fellowships website.
Abe Fellowship ProgramFunded by the Japan Foundation Center for Global Partnership, the Abe Fellowship is designed to encourage international multidisciplinary research on topics of pressing global concern. The program seeks to foster the development of a new generation of researchers who are interested in policy-relevant topics of long-range importance and who are willing to become key members of a bilateral and global research network built around such topics. Applications are welcome from scholars and non-academic research professionals. Applicants are invited to submit proposals for research in the social sciences or the humanities relevant to any one or combination of the following three themes: (1) global issues; (2) problems common to industrial and industrializing societies; and (3) issues that pertain to U.S.-Japan relations. Terms of the fellowship are flexible and are designed to meet the needs of Japanese and American researchers at different stages in their careers. The program provides Abe Fellows with a minimum of three and maximum of twelve months of full-time support over a twenty-four-month period. Fellowship tenure need not be continuous, but must be concluded within twenty-four months of activation of the fellowship. Candidates should propose to spend at least one-third of the fellowship tenure in residence abroad in Japan or the United States. Proposals may also include periods of research in other countries. The competition is open to citizens of the United States and Japan as well as to nationals of other countries who can demonstrate strong and serious long-term affiliations with research communities in Japan or the United States. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. or the terminal degree in their field, or have attained an equivalent level of professional experience. Applications from researchers in professions other than academia are encouraged. Deadline: September 1, annually Visit the Fellowship website for more information.
Advanced Study of Khmer (ASK) in CambodiaThe Advanced Study of Khmer (ASK) program is a six-week course (June 19 - July 28, 2006) in Khmer language based in Cambodia. This program is sponsored by the Center for Southeast Asian Studies at the University of Hawai'i, and the Institute of Foreign Languages at the Royal University of Phnom Penh in Cambodia. This intensive-immersion language-training program provides 3rd year Khmer students with a "one-of-a-kind" opportunity to acquire the linguistic foundation necessary to engage in academic research, professional discourse, and cultural interaction with all segments of Khmer society. Application Deadline: January 30, 2006
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AEF Summer FellowshipsThe Asian Pacific American Bar Association Educational Fund ("AEF") is a non-profit, tax-exempt organization established by the Asian Pacific American Bar Association of the Greater Washington, D.C. Area ("APABA") in 1993 to address the pressing needs of the Asian Pacific American community in the metropolitan Washington, D.C. area. AEF awards summer fellowships each year to law students from around the nation. The primary purpose of the fellowships is to allow a fellowship recipient to accept an internship position with a public interest organization that benefits either the Asian Pacific American community or the metropolitan Washington, D. C. community-at-large. Public interest organizations include government agencies, entities and establishments, and other non-profit organizations or entities serving the public interest. The internship must be unpaid (except for nominal payment for such items as transportation), be for no less than ten weeks or a total of 400 hours, and be in metropolitan Washington, D.C. For more information about AEF, the fellowship, or to receive application materials, visit their website at "www.aef-apaba.org"
AERA Research and Dissertation GrantsThe the AERA Grants Program of the American Educational Research Association awards research and dissertation grants to researchers who conduct studies of U.S. education policy and practice using quantitative methods and including the analysis of data from the large-scale data sets sponsored by the National Center for Education Statistics and the National Science Foundation. Research Grants are available for faculty at institutions of higher education, postdoctoral researchers, and other doctoral-level researchers who conduct studies of education policy or practice using quantitative methods. Studies must include the analysis of data from at least one of the large-scale, national or international data sets supported by NCES or NSF. Awards for Research Grants are up to $20,000 for one-year projects, or up to $35,000 for two-year projects. Approximately eight grants will be awarded annually. Dissertation Grants are available for advanced doctoral students (at the dissertation writing stage) who conduct studies of education policy or practice using quantitative methods. The dissertation research must include the analysis of data from at least one of the large-scale, national or international data sets supported by NCES or NSF. Dissertation Grants are intended to support the student while writing the doctoral dissertation. Award amounts are up to $15,000 for one-year projects, with approximately ten grants awarded annually. Applicants for Research and Dissertation Grants may be U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents, or non-U.S. citizens. Deadline: September 1, 2006 Visit the website for more information.
AFAR Research GrantsThe American Federation for Aging (AFAR) provides up to $60,000 for a one- to two-year award to junior faculty (M.D.'s and Ph.D.'s) to do research that will serve as the basis for longer term research efforts. AFAR-supported investigators study a broad range of biomedical and clinical topics including the causes of cellular senescence, the role of estrogen in the development of osteoporosis, the genetic factors associated with Alzheimer's disease, the effects of nutrition and exercise on the aging process, and much more. Deadline: December 15, 2005 More information, including application forms and guidelines, is available on the program website.
AJAA (Asian American Journalist Association) Scholarship AwardsEach year, AAJA offers scholarships to outstanding high school seniors and undergraduate and graduate students. AJA is offers the following scholarships:
Deadline for Applications: March 10, 2006. While different selection criteria and eligibility requirements may apply to some scholarships to reflect the spirit of each award, yit is not necessaryto fill out a separate application for individual scholarships. Applications will be considered for all qualifying scholarships. For more information, visit the scholarship website.
American Council on Germany Journalism FellowshipSince 1976, the American Council on Germany has been sponsoring American and German journalists to travel to Germany and the United States respectively to conduct research and to establish relationships with their professional counterparts. The American Council on Germany is expanding its activities tailored to American journalists. The Journalism Fellowship enables recipients to conduct research in Germany on current political, economic, and social issues. Proposed research projects should address topics with current political or policy significance in Germany's relations with the United States or within the European Union. The program seeks to create a better understanding of transatlantic matters among American journalists and to enable fellows to gain new perspectives on such topics. The American Council on Germany will make travel arrangements and develop research itineraries in consultation with the fellows. If desired, the fellows may consult with the German Information Center to help implement their projects. Following the completion of the trip, fellows will submit a report summarizing their findings. Fellows are also encouraged to publish articles on their findings. While applicants should demonstrate an interest in German and European issues, no prior experience in Germany or Europe is required. The fellowship program aims to serve American print or broadcast journalists who are in relatively early stages of their careers, including those with only limited exposure to Europe. Knowledge of the German language is not a prerequisite for the program. Fellows are selected through a competitive application process. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. The ACG Journalism Fellowship award covers the costs of pre-approved international and domestic travel and a $150 per diem allowance for 14 to 28 days in Germany. For more information on this fellowship, visite the website.
American Psychiatric Foundation Helping Hands Grants Program for Mental Health Service Projects by Medical StudentsThe American Psychiatric Foundation, the charitable and educational affiliate of the American Psychiatric Association, is making grants of $5,000 available to medical schools for mental health service projects that are created and managed by medical students. The Helping Hands Grant Program was established to encourage medical students to participate in community mental health service activities, particularly those focused on underserved populations. Projects can be new initiatives conducted in partnership with community agencies or in conjunction with ongoing medical school outreach activities. Deadline: May 1, 2006. Information and application forms are available on the Grants Program website.
APA/AstraZeneca Young Minds in Psychiatry International Awards ProgramThis awards program is a joint, career development initiative between the American Psychiatric Association (APA) and pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca to recognize and support promising international young psychiatrists who are within five years of completing a psychiatric residency. Four unrestricted career development awards of $45,000 will be available: two awards in the category of schizophrenia and two awards in the category of bipolar disorder/mania. Each category will have two winners: one physician from the United States and one physician from outside the U.S. Winners will also be invited to an awards ceremony at the APA Annual Meeting in May. Applications will be evaluated by the program's independent steering committee according to the following criteria: evidence of academic promise; how the proposal will advance the applicant's career; and innovative or original concepts, approaches, or methods for developing applicant's career. Winners will be selected based upon merit. The APA claims no rights to the intellectual property of the applicant's research. Deadline: October 31, 2005 Award guidelines, application form, and information on previous award recipients can be found at the program's website.
APAICS FellowshipsGeorge Aratani/Daniel K. Inouye FellowshipThe George Aratani/Daniel K. Inouye Fellowship was established in honor of Senator Daniel K. Inouye of Hawaii, a decorated combat veteran of World War II who has served our nation with distinction in the United States House of Representatives and Senate for nearly 40 years. The fellowship is designed to provide a unique opportunity to an outstanding graduate student who has a commitment to the Asian American and Pacific Islander communities, and who plans to pursue a public policy career. The fellow will spend nine months in Washington, D.C., either in the office of a Congressional member, a Congressional committee or a federal agency. Anheuser-Busch/Frank Horton FellowshipThe Anheuser-Busch/Frank Horton Fellowship was established in honor of former Congressman Frank Horton who played a leading role in the passage of H.R. 5572 in 1992, which permanently designated the month of May as "Asian Pacific American Heritage Month." The fellowship is designed to provide a unique opportunity to an outstanding graduate student who has a commitment to the Asian American and Pacific Islander communities, and who plans to pursue a public policy career. The fellow will spend nine months in Washington, D.C. , either in the office of a Congressional member, a Congressional committee or a federal agency. Sodexho USA Health and Policy FellowThe APAICS Sodexho USA Health Policy Fellowship Program is designed to provide an opportunity to an individual committed to the Asian Pacific Islander American community and health policy, and who plans to pursue a career in health policy. The Fellowship has been generously funded by Sodexho USA. The Fellow will be assigned to a congressional office or congressional committee to work on issues related to health. The Fellow will also be assigned to the Sodexho USA Government Affairs office for a rotation. The program duration is nine months. The Fellow will work full time on a range of assignments including, but not limited to, conducting research and analysis, attending briefings, and following legislation. While at the Sodexho USA office, the Fellow will be working on public policy issues for the corporation. A full program description is available online. More information on the various fellowships is available on the APAICS website.
Archbald Bush Foundation GrantsThe Archbald Bush Foundation works to enhance the quality of life by helping nonprofit organizations achieve their goals and supporting leadership development for individuals. Grants and fellowships are provided in the following areas:
The Foundation requires acceptance of a letter of inquiry before proposals are submitted. This process streamlines the review process and results in a better use of resources for both applicants and the Bush Foundation staff. This process does not apply to the Fellowship programs. Before submitting a letter of inquiry, please review the application guidelines for the program area you are interested in. Some programs (e.g., ecological health), have different deadlines for letters of inquiry. Letters of Inquiry can be submitted anytime and will be promptly reviewed by Bush Foundation program staff. Applicants will receive a response within approximately three weeks as to whether a full proposal should be submitted. The deadlines for full proposals are March 1, July 1, and November 1. More information on the grants available and the application process is available.
Archibald Bush Foundation FellowshipsThe Foundation’s primary geographic focus is regional: Most Bush grants are awarded to organizations in Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota. Exceptions include support for historically black private colleges and fully accredited tribally controlled colleges throughout the United States. Applications for artist, leadership, and medical fellowships are open to residents of 26 counties of northwestern Wisconsin in addition to Minnesota and the Dakotas. In all of our program areas, the Foundation has a special interest in proposals that originate from or serve ethnic and racial minorities, and organizations that have few other prospects for grants. Leadership Fellows ProgramThe Leadership Fellows Program's goal is to find accomplished, motivated individuals who are eager to prepare themselves for greater leadership responsibilities within their communities and professions. Applicants are invited to propose academic or self-designed learning experiences that will help them attain goals that they set for themselves. The program encourages applications that will expand fellows’ experiences beyond the familiar to learning environments that might be inaccessible without a fellowship. Since 1975 the Archibald Bush Foundation has selected about 25 Leadership fellows per year from roughly 200 applicants. Fellows include women and men in such fields as public service, education, government, health, business, engineering, architecture, science, farming, forestry, law, trade unions, law enforcement, journalism and social work. Fellowships support learning experiences that may include academic course work, internships, self-designed study programs or various combinations of these and other kinds of learning experiences. The duration of fellowships ranges from two months to 18 months. Fellows are required to pursue their fellowships on a full-time basis; however, they may design their programs to include two or three segments of full-time study interrupted by periods of full-time employment. Fellowship benefits are paid only during full-time study segments. Deadline for application; mid-October of each year. Final application date for 2006 is October 13, 2006. For application information, visit the Leadership Fellows Program website. Artist Fellows ProgramThe Artist Fellowships provide artists with significant financial support that enables them to further their work and their contribution to their communities. Fellows may decide to take time for solitary work or reflection, engage in collaborative community projects, embark on travel or research, or pursue any other activity that contributes to their lives as artists.
Artists may use the fellowship in many ways—to explore new directions, continue work already in progress, or accomplish work not financially feasible otherwise. Annually, the Bush Artist Fellows program supports up to 15 artists at any stage of their life’s work from early to mature. Grants are made in eight categories that rotate on a two-year cycle:
Fellows receive $48,000 each for fellowships that may last from 12 to 24 months. For application information, visit the Artist Fellows Program website. Medical Fellows ProgramSince 1979, the Bush Medical Fellows Program has enabled nearly 300 physicians to receive training in special areas and to develop opportunities for personal and professional growth. Each year, the Bush Medical Fellows Program awards approximately 13 fellowships that enable physicians to take a leave of absence from their practices to pursue personal and professional goals that also address the health care needs of their communities. Their programs are self designed and self managed; they may last from three to 12 months. During this time, they receive a monthly stipend, as well as other financial aid. Through the program, physicians develop clinical and leadership skills that resulted in improved health care in their communities and a rediscovery of their own potential. At the end of their fellowships, physicians return to their communities with increased confidence, greater skills and improved leadership ability. As they apply their enhanced skills and knowledge, their communities, in turn, benefit from improved patient care and health care delivery services. Deadline for Applications: March 1 Visit the Medical Fellows Program website for more infomation on this program and applications.
Asian and Pacific Islander American Scholarship FundThe Asian and Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund (APIASF) is a new national organization devoted solely to the financial scholarship needs of Asian and Pacific Islander American students. It's mission is to forge partnerships building a national Asian and Pacific Islander American Scholarship organization that supports and encourages all Asian and Pacific Islander American students to pursue higher education, thereby developing future leaders who will contribute back to their communities, and ultimately, strengthening America. Applicants must be college-bound students of Asian and Pacific Islander American descent who will be freshmen during the following school year. The amount of each scholarship award is a maximum of $2,000 and will be awarded in Washington, DC. The scholarship fund's historic formation is credited to founding corporations, community-based organizations and civic leaders such as McDonald's Corporation, The Coca-Cola Company, Asian McDonald's Owner/Operators Association, Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies, Organization of Chinese Americans, Southeast Asia Resource Action Center, the University of Hawai'i - Native Hawaiian Community-Based Education Learning Centers, United Negro College Fund, Hispanic Scholarship Fund and former U.S. Congressman Robert Underwood. Applications for 2006 is now over. For more information or an application, visit http://www.apiasf.org.
Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies (APAICS) Summer IntershipsEvery summer, APAICS invites a group of exceptional college students from across the nation to experience working in Congress and federal agencies. In addition, the interns attend briefings with members of Congress, networking events with other interns from other national Asian Pacific Islander American organizations, and also participate in joint activities with the Congressional Black and Hispanic Caucus Institutes. Deadline for the 2006 Summer Internship Program is January 31, 2006. Visit the APAICS website for more information and application forms.
Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies (APAICS) Year-Round IntershipsAPAICS offers unpaid internships throughout the year for undergraduate and graduate students interested in issues affecting the Asian American and Pacific Islander communities. Interns may be asked to assist in:
Visit the APAICS website for more information on how to apply.
Barbara Jordan Health Policy Scholars ProgramEstablished by the Kaiser Family Foundation, the Barbara Jordan Health Policy Scholars Program aims to expand the pool of students of color interested in the field of health policy. Through the program, Latino, African American, Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian/Alaska Native college seniors and recent graduates are brought to Washington, DC to work in congressional offices and learn about health policy. Through the nine-week program, Scholars gain knowledge about federal legislative procedure and health policy issues, while further developing their critical thinking and leadership skills. In addition to an internship in a congressional office, Scholars participate in seminars and site visits to augment their knowledge of health care issues, and write and present a health policy research memo. The program is based at Howard University. Eligible candidates must be U.S. citizens who are members of a racial/ethnic minority group and will be seniors or recent graduates of an accredited U.S. college or university. Currently enrolled law, medical, and graduate students are not eligible to apply. Candidates are selected based on academic performance, demonstrated leadership potential and interest in health policy. Scholars receive approximately $5,000 in support, which includes:
Applications for 2006 are now being accepted. The deadline for application is January 9, 2006. Application information is available online at the Program website.
Best Buy School Technology Program - Te@chBest Buy’s te@ch program aims to reward schools that use interactive technology to make learning fun for students. Only school programs that have been in schools for at least one full school year and that use interactive technology to genuinely engage students in the learning process qualify for consideration. In the past two years, more than 2,000 schools have been awarded nearly $6 million to help them expand or enhance existing programs that use the school’s available technology* to make learning fun for kids. Educators in qualifying K-12 schools should complete and submit an application online. Best Buy employees will then review the applications and announce recipients January 16, 2006. Te@ch applications must be completed and submitted online this year. Deadline for submission: September 30, 2005. Visit the Te@ch website for more details.
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Access to Learning AwardThe Council on Library and Information Resources (CLIR) manages this award. Each year an award of up to US $1 million is given to a public library or similar organization outside the United States that has an innovative program offering the public free access to information technology. Public libraries or similar organizations outside the United States are invited to apply. Preference will be given to institutions that the foundation has not funded in the past. U.S. libraries are not eligible to apply. Deadline: February 28, 2007. Visit the award website for more information.
Blakemore Freeman Fellowships for Advanced Asian Language StudyBlakemore Freeman Fellowships are awarded for study of the principal modern languages of East and Southeast Asia such as:
Consideration will be given to other East or Southeast Asian languages on an individual basis. Grants will not be made for the study of Asian languages not in current use. Fellowships are only available to American citizens and permanent residents of the United States who have a college degree and plan to use an Asian language in their career. The duration is for one year of full-time language study. This may include study in the summer preceding or following an academic year program. The grants are intended to cover basic expenses at a graduate student level necessary to pursue a year of full-time language study in Asia. Funding covers Tuition or tutoring fees, plus Stipend for travel, living and study expenses Refresher Grants for advanced Asian language study are made for periods of less than one academic year and are available only to former Blakemore Fellows, professors who are teaching in an Asian field at a university or college in the United States, post-doctoral professionals whose degree is in an Asian field, and graduates of the regular academic-year programs at IUC-Yokohama, the IUP-Beijing, and the ICLP-Taipei. Deadline for Applications: December 30, 2006 For more information or an application form, visit the Fellowship website.
Breakthroughs in Gerontology (BIG) InitiativeThe Glenn Foundation for Medical Research, in collaboration with the American Federation for Aging Research, has announced the "Breakthroughs in Gerontology" (BIG) initiative, a new competitive grants program. The goal of the program is to provide timely support to a small number of pilot research programs that may be relatively high risk but which offer significant promise of yielding transforming discoveries in the fundamental biology of aging. The hope is that one or more of the funded projects will lead to major new insights into the molecular factors that coordinate aging in multiple cells and tissues, as well as the ways in which the aging process is differentially timed in long-lived species. Applicants must be full-time faculty members at the rank of assistant professor or higher at the time they submit their proposal. Applications from individuals not previously engaged in aging research are particularly encouraged, as long as the research proposal shows high promise for leading to important new discoveries in biological gerontology. The proposed research must be conducted at any type of not-for-profit setting in the United States. Four one-year awards will be made in 2005, each at the level of $125,000. Awardees may be eligible to apply, on a competitive basis, for a second year of funding at the same level in subsequent years. Deadline for reciept of materials: May 1, 2006 Additional information and application materials are available online.
Budweiser Conservation Scholarship ProgramThis competitive scholarship program supports and promotes innovative research or study that seeks to respond to today's most pressing conservation issues. The Conservation Scholarship Program is designed to respond to many of the most significant challenges in fish, wildlife and plant conservation in the United States, whether it is the sustainable use of natural resources, including sportfish and game, recovery of an endangered species, or control of invasive exotic species, by providing scholarships to eligible graduate and undergraduate students who are poised to make a significant contribution to the field of conservation. A minimum of ten scholarships of up to $10,000 each will be awarded to cover students' expenses for tuition, fees, books, room and board and other direct expenses related to their studies. Deadline: The complete application package must be submitted to the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation and be postmarked no later than January 27, 2006. Vist the scholarship website for more information.
Burroughs Wellcome Fund Clinical Scientist Awards in Translational Research ProgramThe Burroughs Wellcome Fund created its Clinical Scientist Awards in Translational Research program to support established independent U.S. and Canadian physician-scientists who are dedicated to translational research -- the two-way transfer between work at the laboratory bench and patient care. Clinical Scientist Awards in Translational Research provide $750,000 over a period of five years ($150,000 a year). BWF will make up to seven awards for the 2006 award series. The program's goal is to foster the development and productivity of established independent physician-scientists who work to strengthen translational research, through their own studies as well as by mentoring physician-scientist trainees. The awards are intended to give recipients the freedom and flexibility to explore fundamental scientific questions, to apply the resulting knowledge at the bedside, and to bring insights from the clinical setting back to the laboratory for further exploration. Proposed activities may draw on recent advances in the basic biomedical sciences -- including such fields as biochemistry, cell biology, genetics, immunology, molecular biology, and pharmacology -- that provide a wealth of opportunities for studying and alleviating human disease. Candidates must have an M.D. or M.D.-Ph.D. degree and hold an appointment or joint appointment in a sub-specialty of clinical medicine; be academic investigators at the late assistant professor or associate professor level, holding a tenure-track or equivalent position at the time of application (individuals holding the rank of professor are ineligible); and be able to present evidence of having established an independent research career. Candidates must be nominated by accredited degree-granting institutions in the United States or Canada, hold a current license to practice medicine, and be citizens or permanent residents of the United States or Canada at the time of application. Deadline: September 1, 2005 See the BWF website for complete program information and application procedures.
California Department of Education Funding OpportunitiesProposals, plans, and applications (competitive, noncompetitive, contractual, entitlement, formula grant, etc.) subject to approval by the California Department of Education (CDE) which result in receipt of funds by successful applicants. For a list of current funding opportunities, visit http://www.cde.ca.gov/fg/fo/cf/index.asp
California Story FundThe California Story Fund is one of the components of California Stories, the California Council for the Humanities' statewide initiative that seeks to strengthen California communities through story-based public humanities projects. Through $5,000 grants awarded quarterly through a competitive process, the California Story Fund supports public humanities programs that will bring to light compelling stories from California's diverse communities and provide opportunities for collective reflection and discussion. We are particularly interested in projects that use story to explore the hopes, dreams and realities of contemporary Californians and that focus on changing identities and communities in transformation. These themes are the subject of a new campaign that will culminate with hundreds of activities throughout California during April 2005. If possible, we would encourage you to conduct programming in April 2005 so that your organization and community can participate in this statewide sharing of California Stories. We hope that the California Story Fund will encourage Californians from many communities to share their stories and promote greater understanding and appreciation of the richness and complexity of our state. Please join us in this effort to enlarge the California Story.
Applications will be accepted on a quarterly basis. The deadlines are For more information visit http://californiastories.org/programs/story_intro.htm
Camille and Henry Dreyfus Foundation Environmental Chemistry Postdoctoral Fellowship ProgramFunded by The Camille and Henry Dreyfus Foundation, this postdoctoral fellowship program seeks to further the development of scientific leadership in the field of environmental chemistry. The award of $120,000 over two years is given to a faculty member who submits a proposal judged to be exceptional, both in its potential for leading-edge contributions to environmental science, and in the arrangements for the education of the fellow. The spirit of this program is for research leaders in environmental chemistry, after notification of the award, to recruit excellent young Ph.D. graduates from the fields of physical, organic, inorganic, biological chemistry, or associated fields in chemical engineering, and provide them with the highest caliber of research experience and education in environmental science. The program is open to all academic and other not-for- profit organizations that have well-established research efforts in environmental science or engineering in the States, Districts, and Territories of the United States of America. These research activities need not be located in traditional departments in the chemical sciences, and collaboration across departments and institutions is encouraged. Examples of these activities may include fundamental science or engineering in topics related to climate, the atmosphere, aquatic or marine settings, environmental toxicology, soil or groundwater science, and chemical synthesis and processing as it relates to the environment. Deadline: May 25, 2006 More information is available on the fellowship's website.
Carnegie Endowment for Peace Junior FellowshipsEach year the Endowment offers 8-10 one-year fellowships to uniquely qualified graduating seniors and individuals who have graduated during the past academic year. They are selected from a pool of nominees from close to 300 colleges. Carnegie Junior Fellows work as research assistants to the Endowment's senior associates. We are unable to consider anyone who has started graduate studies. The Endowment's nomination deadline is January 15 of each year (or the Friday before if the deadline falls on a weekend or holiday). Colleges generally set an earlier application deadline. See your Career Services/Placement Office to learn more about the college application process. For more information, visit the website.
Casey Medals for Meritorious JournalismThis award honors distinguished news and feature reporting on children and families in the United States, particularly the disadvantaged. The work should illuminate the complex issues and policies affecting these families and contribute to heightened public awareness of challenges and solutions. All entries must be received by March 1, 2006. To be eligible, work must be published or aired in the United States between January 1 and December 31 of the preceeding year. Additional information is available on the website.
CDC Foundation Applied Epidemiology FellowshipThe CDC Foundation's Applied Epidemiology Fellowship at CDC aims to provide medical students with a hands-on training experience in epidemiology and public health. Eight competitively selected third- and fourth-year medical students from around the United States will spend up to one full year at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, Georgia. While at CDC, they will participate in an orientation to CDC, applied epidemiology, the national public health system, and the role of physicians in that system. With the guidance of experienced CDC epidemiologists, they will perform epidemiologic analyses and research, design public health interventions, and assist in field investigations. Funded by a grant from Pfizer Inc, the fellowship will complement and build on the success of CDC's Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS), a two-year postdoctoral fellowship in applied epidemiology and public health, as well as the shorter, relatively unstructured six- to eight-week CDC epidemiology elective currently open to medical and veterinary students. Areas of concentration for the fellowship include birth defects, injury, chronic disease, genomics, infectious disease, environmental health, public health policy, and reproductive health. The fellowship includes a stipend for living expenses. Deadline for Applications: December 2, 2005 Complete fellowship program information and application materials, are available on the website.
Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society Senior International Fellows ProgramWith support from the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, the Senior International Fellows Program aims to provide an opportunity for the professional development of third-sector practitioners from outside the United States who are decision makers in their professions. The program is designed to help build Third-Sector capacity in the fellows' home countries. The program topic for the year 2005 will be community foundations. Fellows participate in a one-month seminar on the U.S. and international voluntary sectors. Fellows are based at the Graduate Center of the City University of New York, where they attend weekly seminars, explore the work of key agencies and foundations, meet with nonprofit representatives, and study U.S. and international community foundation models. Based on the seminars, readings, discussions with leaders in the field, and the fellows' own experiences, each fellow will produce a position paper with recommendations for the development, adaptation, or expansion of community foundations in his/her country or region. Each fellowship covers the cost of tuition and includes a $1,300 stipend to cover living expenses. The program also provides accommodations proximate to the Graduate Center and round-trip air tickets for travel to and from the United States. The program is open to senior-level practitioners over the age of thirty-five who are citizens of countries other than the United States. Applicants must speak and write English fluently and have a strong institutional base and a clear interest in working with the community foundation concept. Deadline: June 15, 2005 More details are available on the Fellows Program website.
Commonwealth Fund/Harvard University Fellowship in Minority Health PolicyThis program aims to prepare physicians, particularly minority physicians, for leadership roles in formulating and implementing public health policy and practice on a national, state, or local level. Under the auspices of the Minority Faculty Development Program at Harvard Medical School, five one-year fellowships will be awarded per year. Fellows will complete academic work leading to a master's level degree and, through additional program activities, gain exposure to and understanding of the major health issues facing minority and disadvantaged populations. It is expected that the Fellowship will support the development of a cadre of leaders in minority health, well-trained academically and professionally in public health, health policy, health management, and clinical medicine, as well as committed to pursuing careers in public service. These Fellowships are open to
Each fellowship will provide support including: a $50,000 stipend, full tuition for a master's degree, health insurance, books, travel and related expenses, and financial assistance toward the support of a practicum project. Deadline: January 3, 2006 A detailed program description, areas of interest, eligibility requirements, and application forms are available on the program website.
Connecticut Health Foundation Leadership Fellows ProgramThe Connecticut Health Foundation, Connecticut's largest private health philanthropic organization dedicated to improving the health status of the people of Connecticut, especially the underserved, has announced a new program to foster, support, and promote the next generation of health leaders in the state. The Leadership Fellows Program is a one-year (October-June) knowledge and skill-building program designed to create leaders, particularly racial and ethnic community leaders, who will pursue careers in public policy, public health practice, community advocacy, academia, or any other related field. Fellows make a one-year commitment to attend two weekend retreats and monthly seminars and participate in a project that either demonstrates, illustrates, or replicates a solution to a health issue that impacts "vulnerable" communities. Fellows also will have the opportunity to meet with national and local health leaders and policymakers. Up to 20 Connecticut residents will be invited to participate in the program and will receive a stipend of $1,500 to aid in their personal or professional development; fellows employed by nonprofit organizations will also receive a $500 gift for their employer. Applicants must be a resident of Connecticut or an individual whose primary work directly impacts the people of the state; have experience or interest in working with the health needs of minority populations; demonstrate strong evidence of leadership experience or potential, especially as related to community projects or health policy; and intend to pursue a career in public health practice, policy, academia, or community advocacy. Deadline: May 1, 2006 Additional information and application forms are available on the program website.
Craft Research FundThe Craft Research Fund seeks to advance scholarship in the field of American craft by supporting high-quality research undertaken by university faculty, graduate students, museum curators, artists and independent scholars. The Fund supports research that demonstrates the relevance of craft within contemporary culture. Its aim is to increase the number of creative scholars and practitioners interested in pursuing craft studies and research. Deadline: November 29, 2005 There is also a theJames Renwick Fellowship in American CraftThis fellowship is available for research in American studio crafts or decorative arts, and supports independent and dissertation research. Both pre- and postdoctoral applicants will be considered as well as scholars with equivalent education, experience, and publication history. The stipend for a one-year pre-doctoral fellowship is $20,000 plus research and travel allowances. The stipend for a one-year senior or postdoctoral fellowship is $35,000 plus research and travel allowances. Terms of residency range from three to twelve months; stipends are prorated for periods of less than twelve months. Deadline for application: January 15, 2006. For more information contact: Fellowship Office, Smithsonian American Art Museum, (202) 275-1557, or email fellowships@saam.si.edu. For applications and information on other Smithsonian fellowships visit www.si.edu/research+study. For more information on the Craft Research Fund programs, visit the website.
Dâ'n Thân Vietnamese American Community Action Project (VACAP)The Dâ'n Thân Fellowship Program at NAVASA seeks to engage emerging Vietnamese American community leaders who are between the ages of 21 and 35 and who have a strong interest in using community development strategies to build strong communities. Fellows will dedicate one-year to community service. During the service year, fellows will engage in a variety of programs to meet critical needs in their communities. They will primarily focus on housing, employment, child and senior care, and health care. In addition to making an impact on the lives of community members across the country, fellows will participate in a leadership training program. Through this program, Fellows will learn to assess community needs and the root causes of poverty and to organize collective power to bring about social change, to gain social and political influence, and to ensure equitable access to public and private resources for the community. Fellows will learn leadership and management skills to manage projects and, in the long-run, non-profit organizations. The term of the fellowship is 10 months, with the possibility of renewal for a second year. The 2004-2005 fellowship is from January to October 2005. In addition to monthly stipends of $1,250 and a full comprehensive benefits package, fellows will receive $4,000 at the completion of their service. For more information, visit the website or contact:
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Darroch Award for Excellence in Sexual and Reproductive Health ResearchSponsored by the Alan Guttmacher Institute, the Darroch Award recognizes an emerging leader in the field of sexual and reproductive health. The award aims to recognize and stimulate scientific excellence in the field of sexual and reproductive health and call attention to the importance of evidence-based public policy and programs. The award, offered once every two years, includes a $2,500 prize. The first award will be made in October 2005. Candidates for the award should demonstrate excellence in research, as well as a dedication to the practical application of their research in the field of sexual and reproductive health. In addition, candidates must have leadership experience and an innovative approach to methodology, analysis, or communication of their research findings. While there is no age, degree, geographical area of research, or country of residence requirement for the award, nominees must have published at least five peer-reviewed articles or papers. Deadline for nominations: TBA Nomination forms and additional information are available online.
Davis-Putter Scholarship FundThe Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund provides grants to students actively working for peace and justice. These need-based scholarships are awarded to those able to do academic work at the university level and who are part of the progressive movement on the campus and in the community. Early recipients worked for civil rights, against McCarthyism, and for peace in Vietnam. Recent grantees have been active in the struggle against racism, sexism, homophobia, and other forms of oppression; building the movement for economic justice; and creating peace through international anti-imperialist solidarity. Applications for the upcoming academic year are available for download. All application materials must be postmarked no later than April 1. For more information visit the website.
Dick Louie Memorial Internship for Americans of Asian DescentThe Dick Louie Memorial Internship for Americans of Asian Descent is sponsored by the The Freer Gallery of Art & the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, both national Asian art museums . This program is open to all high school students of Asian descent who live and attend a high school in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. Eligible students must be graduating seniors or juniors entering their senior year of high school. For application forms and more information, visit http://www.asia.si.edu/education/internships.htm
Dirksen Center Congressional Research AwardsThe Dirksen Congressional Center provides grants to fund research on congressional leadership and the U.S. Congress. The Center, named for the late Senate Minority Leader Everett M. Dirksen, is a private, nonpartisan, nonprofit research and educational organization devoted to the study of Congress and its leaders. Since 1978, the Congressional Research Awards (formerly the Congressional Research Grants) program has paid out $620,000 to support more than 325 projects. Applications are accepted at any time, but the deadline is February 1 for the annual selections, which are announced in March. A total of up to $35,000 will be available in 2006. Deadline: February 1, 2006 For more information or application forms, visit the award website.
Doris Duke Clinical Research Fellowship ProgramA program of the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation, the Doris Duke Clinical Research Fellowship Program is designed to encourage medical students to pursue careers in clinical research by providing an opportunity for students to experience clinical research first hand for a year. The program is available at 10 medical schools across the United States. Students matriculated at any U.S. medical school who are in good academic standing and have completed two or more years of medical school prior to the start of the fellowship are eligible to apply to any of the participating schools. Applications are due January 18, 2006. Please vist the website for more information and detailed applciation instructions.
Echoing Green Fellowship Program for Social Change EntrepreneursA program of the Echoing Green Foundation, the Echoing Green Fellowship program was created to provide social entrepreneurs who have original and compelling ideas for driving social change with the tools and resources to start new autonomous public service projects or organizations. The highly competitive program is open to individuals domestically and internationally in all public service areas, including but not limited to the environment, arts,education, health, youth service and development, civil and human rights, and community and economic development.The program seeks approaches that are thoughtful and original, sustainable, and possibly replicable. Projects must be the original idea of the individual applying. Applicants are evaluated on the basis of their leadership skills, experience, and dedication. Applicants must be 18 years of age or older. Individuals who are awarded a fellowship receive a two-year $60,000 stipend, health and dental insurance coverage, access to the Echoing Green network of social change makers, and technical assistance. The stipend can be used for any purpose related to the start up of the organization or project. Partnerships of no more than two individuals may apply for a combined fellowship for a total two-year stipend of $90,000. Both partners will receive all benefits attached to the fellowship. For complete program guidelines and eligibility requirements visit the Echoing Green website.
Ellison Medical Foundation/AFAR Senior Postdoctoral Fellows Research ProgramCreated by the Ellison Medical Foundation, in partnership with the American Federation for Aging Research (AFAR), the Ellison/AFAR Senior Postdoctoral Fellows Research Program's goal is to encourage and further the careers of senior postdoctoral fellows with outstanding promise in the basic biological and biomedical sciences relevant to understanding aging processes and age-related diseases and disabilities. The award is intended to provide significant support to permit these postdoctoral fellows to become established in the field of aging. Projects concerned with understanding the basic mechanisms of aging will be considered. Projects investigating age-related diseases are also supported, if approached from the point of view of how basic aging processes may lead to these outcomes. Projects concerning mechanisms underlying common geriatric functional disorders are also considered. It is anticipated that 3 two-year grants of up to $100,000 will be awarded in 2006. For each year, up to $45,000 may be requested for salary support and up to $5,000 for research support (personnel, supplies, equipment.) Deadline: December 15, 2005 More information, including application forms and guidelines, is available on the program website.
Ethel Louise Armstrong Foundation Graduate Scholarships for Women with DisabilitiesThe mission of the Ethel Louise Armstrong Foundation is to "Change the Face of Disability on the Planet." As part of this mission, the foundation offers scholarships to women graduate students with physical disabilities who are enrolled in a college or university in the United States. Scholarships range between $500 and $2,000. To be eligible, an applicant must be a woman with a physical disability who is currently accepted into a graduate program working toward a Masters degree or above at an accredited college or university in the United States. In addition, the applicant must be active in a local, state, or national disability organization — either in person or electronically — which is providing services and/or advocacy for people with disabilities. Deadline: June 1. More information is available on the fellowship website.
FAA Asian American/Pacific Islander and Native American/Alaskan Native Internship ProgramThe Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is looking for undergraduate and graduate Asian Pacific American and Native American Alaska Native students who are interested our summer intern program. Students will receive stipend and assistance with housing, incidental expenses, transportation from their homes or schools to duty locations for their 10-weeks during the Summer (June-August) or 15-weeks during Fall Semester (September-December). The FAA is a technical organization responsible for every aspect of the aviation industry thus, we are looking for students who are majoring in aviation research, computer science, engineering (aerospace, computer, civil, electronics, electrical, and mechanical), law, mathematics, science, and other aviation safety and security studies. Students must be U.S Citizen and have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher on a scale of 4.0. Deadline for application is February 27 for the internships occurring that same year. Applications are accepted on a year-round basis. For more information, visit the program website.
Fannie Mae/James A. Johnson FellowshipsThe James A. Johnson Fellowships Program recognizes and rewards urban and rural affordable housing and community development professionals for their years of service to the field. Created in 1998, the program offers recipients an opportunity to pursue personal and professional development goals that encourage them to contribute further to the housing and community development fields. Each year, up to six seasoned professionals are selected as Johnson Fellows. These Fellows design and pursue development plans that may include research, travel, study, self-designed internships, and other activities that enhance their skills and knowledge. The Foundation seeks to support individuals working in multiple neighborhoods and/or on a citywide, countywide, statewide, or regional basis. Deadline: May 31, 2006. For more information, go to the website.
Fannie Mae/Kennedy School of Government FellowshipsThe Fannie Mae Foundation is proud to partner with the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University to offer the Fannie Mae Foundation Fellowship Program. Since 1996, the Foundation has annually sponsored up to 35 Fellowships to elected and appointed officials, as well as senior managers in the Program for Senior Executives in state and local Government (State and Local program). In total, more than 200 local and state officials and senior nonprofit executives have received Fannie Mae Foundation Fellowships and participated in the three-week program. Admissions decisions are made solely by the Kennedy School of Government. Applicants must satisfy the requirements for admission to be accepted by the Kennedy School to attend one of the state and local program sessions. To be considered for a Foundation Fellowship applicants must have demonstrated experience and commitment to affordable housing and community development. Because the professional expertise of each individual is critical to the learning experience, the Fellows are carefully selected to reflect a broad range of functional responsibilities, levels of government, and diversity. Deadline for the 2005 session: March 31, 2006. Visit the website for more information.
FEDCO Classroom Enrichment FundThe FEDCO Charitable Foundation is providing grants for full-time public school teachers serving students in grades Kindergarten through 12 in Cerritos, Culver City, Norwalk La Mirada, Pasadena and Los Angeles Unified School Districts. Grants support hands-on, classroom, or "real-world" field trip projects that "bring learning to life" and increase student academic achievement. Grants are designed to encourage experiential learning, enhance student understanding, and increase student achievement in relation to the curriculum standards in one of the core subject areas. Proposed projects must be submitted by a full-time teacher and may involve museum or field trips, environmental or science projects, artistic or cultural experiences, civics or community service projects, and the creation of a final student product that promotes student learning. Grant funds may be used for transportation, pre- or post-field trip materials, or other expenses specific to the proposed project. Grant funds may not be used for the following: computer hardware, salaries, video cameras, trips to theme parks, sectarian purposes, or for substituting existing funds that are available to support similar services or third party payments. Deadline for applications: February 17, 2006. Application guidelines are available on the website.
Fogarty International Center / Ellison Medical Foundation Overseas Fellowships in Global Health and Clinical ResearchThe National Institutes of Health's (NIH) Fogarty International Center (FIC), in partnership with The Ellison Medical Foundation, the NIH National Center on Minority Health and Health Disparities, the NIH National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, and the NIH National Institute on Drug Abuse, is offering a one-year clinical research training experience for graduate-level U.S. students in the health professions. This is an opportunity for highly motivated individuals to experience mentored research training at top-ranked NIH-funded research centers in developing countries. Africa, Asia, and the Americas are regions of the world that, if accepted, you may find yourself experiencing. This program is designed primarily for students meeting all of the following qualifications:
Deadline for applications: December 8 For more information, visit the Fellowship website.
Foundation for Child Development Young Scholars Program, Changing Face of America's Children FellowshipsThrough the Foundation for Child Development (FCD) Young Scholars Program (YSP), the Foundation for Child Development, a private philanthropy dedicated to the principle that all families should have the social and material resources to raise their children to be healthy, educated, and productive members of their communities, provides approximately four fellowships of up to $150,000 each over a maximum period of three-years to study issues affecting the development of young immigrant children in the United States. The program aims to stimulate basic and policy-relevant research focused on the early education, health, and well- being of immigrant children from birth to age ten, particularly those who are living in low-income families. FCD is particularly interested in research that can inform policies regarding the health and education needs of young newcomer children. Proposals may include research designs for an empirical study, pilot work for a larger-scale research project that will seek additional funding from other public and private funders, or analysis of data previously collected. The fellowships will support individual scholarship by junior faculty who at the time of application are untenured or have received tenure within the past four years. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. or its equivalent in one of the behavioral and social sciences or in an allied professional field (e.g., public policy, public health, education, social work, nursing, medicine). Applicants must have earned their Ph.D. within the last fifteen years prior to June 30, 2005 (seven years from completion of residency for MDs). Applicants must be United States citizens, permanent residents, or international scholars who are affiliated with an American academic institution during the duration of the award. Deadline for receipt of applications: November 1, 2005. Visit the YSP website for complete program description, application materials, and an FAQ.
Frederick P. Rose Architectural FellowshipsThe Frederick P. Rose Architectural Fellowship was established by the Enterprise Foundation, a national nonprofit housing and community development organization, to promote architectural and community design in low-income communities and to encourage architects to become leaders in public service and community development. The fellowship fosters productive partnerships between architectectsand community development organizations, and it encourages architects to become lifelong leaders in public service and community development. In a departure from previous fellowship awards, most new fellowships will now be in designated cities or rural areas based on need, opportunity and the wishes of financial supporters of the fellowship. All fellowships are now being cost-shared with national, local and regional funders. In another departure, applications for new fellowships will occur on a rolling basis and not at a certain time each year. For complete program information and application guidelines, see the Enterprise Foundation Web site.
Freedom Forum Diversity Institute Class of Journalism FellowsThis program, by the institute at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., aims to develop a new pool of journalists of color. The institute trains non-traditional students to work at their local daily newspapers in the United States. Most students are making a career transition into journalism. The Institute faculty includes career professional journalists and guest trainers and speakers. Attendees are nominated and later hired by their local newspaper as reporters, copy editors, page designers or photographers. They undergo 12 weeks of intensive training in journalism to prepare then for immediate employment at their local newspaper. The Freedom Forum Diversity Institute admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration or its educational policies, scholarships and other school-administered programs. Deadline for Application: August 18 Further details can be found on the program's website.
Gates Millennium Scholars (GMS) InitiativeThe Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has established this initiative to encourage and support students in completing college and in continuing on to earn masters and doctorate degrees in disciplines where ethnic and racial groups are currently underrepresented. The goal is to promote academic excellence and to provide an opportunity for thousands of outstanding students to reach their fullest potential. The Gates Millennium Scholars awards will enable 20,000 young Americans to attend undergraduate and graduate institutions of their choice and be prepared to assume important roles as leaders in their professions and in their communities. Deadline: January 13, 2006 For more information, on the Gates Millennium Scholars (GMS) Initiative, please visit the website at www.gmsp.org.
Girls Going Places College Scholarship ProgramGirls Going Places College Scholarship Program is The Guardian Life Insurance Company's annual initiative designed to help women create, invest and protect wealth by rewarding the enterprising spirits of girls ages 12 to 18. Guardian awards college scholarships to 15 girls who demonstrate budding entrepreneurship; are taking the first steps toward financial independence; and make a difference in their school and communities. Scholarship prizes totaling $30,000 are awarded among three top winners and 12 finalists each year. The nomination period for the Girls Going Places Scholarship Program begins September and ends February. Winners and finalists are announced in May. Scholarships are presented to each winner and finalist in her community among her peers. Deadline: Applications are due on or before February 24, 2006. For more information, visit the website.
Guaranteed ScholarshipsA website with information to numerous scholarships, grants, and financial aid.
Harris School Research Development Grants for Food AssistanceThe Irving B. Harris Graduate School of Public Policy Studies at the University of Chicago has announced a Research Development Grants program for social science scholars interested in food assistance research. The program is designed to encourage experienced researchers in other areas to start projects in the area of food assistance research using innovative approaches and research methods; smaller, start-up projects with the potential to make a significant contribution to food assistance research; and younger and junior scholars to develop research agendas in the area of food assistance. Awards will be made to scholars who propose research, including, but not limited to, interactions between food assistance programs and other welfare programs with respect to participation, administration, budget exposure, as well as the role of food assistance as a personal and fiscal stabilizer; the effects of the macroeconomic environment on the need for food assistance, level of participation, and food assistance program costs; and the well-being of current and former food assistance recipients. Other topics related to welfare reform and macroeconomic interactions with food assistance will be considered. Grants will be awarded in amounts of $20,000 to $25,000 for the 2005-06 program. Exceptions may be made for particularly strong projects, in which case grants of up to $40,000 may be awarded. The awards will cover a period of performance from approximately July 1, 2005, through December 31, 2006. Funding will be issued through a subcontract from the University of Chicago with the researcher's institution. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. Deadline: May 1, 2006 Visit the website for more information. Details on this award are also available.
Harris Wofford AwardsThe Harris Wofford Awards pay tribute to individuals that best exemplify the spirit of service. Established in April 2002, these awards recognize extraordinary achievements of an Individual, Institution, and Media organization or member that actively contributes to “Making service and service-learning the common expectation and common experience of every young person in America”. When nominating a nominee think about funders, donors, partners, board members, youth advocates, and members of the media who have improved the public’s opinion of youth. Deadline: October 12, 2005. Visit the website for more information about the 2004 Harris Wofford Awardees.
Hmong National Development, Inc. (HND) Educational ScholarshipsThrough fundraising activities, HND funds its Educational Scholarship Program, which will offer ten $500 scholarships to selected Hmong students who are enrolled full-time in an accredited college or university during the 2005-2006 school year. The Educational Scholarships: promote higher education; support and encourage Hmong student to strive for academic excellence; assist Hmong students to assume and achieve important roles as leaders in their chosen profession; and promote a stronger presence of Hmong in academia and in the professional community. Applicants who apply must be a Hmong student with residency in the United States and plans to attend an accredited college/university or graduate degree program as a full-time student for the 2005-2006 school year. Material must be postmarked by November 17, 2006 and mailed to HND. Visit the HND website for more information on how to apply.
HP Technology for Teaching Grant InitiativeHP is inviting educators in the U.S. and Puerto Rico who share this belief, and have the vision and desire to make it a reality, to apply for the HP Technology for Teaching Grant Initiative. This grant initiative is designed to support the innovative use of mobile technology in K-16 education, and to help identify K-12 public schools and two- and four-year colleges and universities that HP might support with future grants. Based on the outcomes of the projects funded through this initiative in 2005, HP will offer some grant recipients additional, higher-value grants in 2006. Deadlines:Jan. 2, 2006: Begin the application process. Feb. 15, 2006, 5 p.m. (Pacific time): Deadline for submitting proposals. For more details, visit the website.
Ian Axford Fellowships in Public PolicyIan Axford Fellowships in Public Policy, offered by the Commonwealth Fund, provide mid-career American professionals with opportunities to study, travel, and gain practical experience in public policy in New Zealand, including firsthand knowledge of economic, social, and political reforms and management of the government sector. Two to three fellowships per year are awarded for six months of study in New Zealand. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. Fellowships are offered in any area of public policy. Applicants must submit a formal application package. Deadline for receipt of applications, March 15, 2006. Visit the Commonwelath Fund website for more information.
ING Unsung HeroesING initiated the Unsung Heroes awards program in 1995, as a reflection of its commitment to the educational community. The awards are given to K-12 educators pioneering in new methods and techniques that improve student learning. Educators submit applications describing projects they have initiated or would like to create. Their applications are judged on their innovative teaching methods, creative educational projects, and ability to make a positive influence on the children they teach. Each year, 100 finalists are selected to receive $2,000 awards. Award checks are made payable jointly to the recipient and to his or her school. At least one award will be granted in each of the 50 United States, provided one or more qualified applications are received from each state. Of the 100 finalists, three are selected for additional financial awards - First Place gets an additional $25,000; 2nd Place gets an additional $10,000; and 3rd Place receives an additional $5,000. The 100 finalists are selected by Scholarship America (formerly Citizens' Scholarship Foundation of America), a national nonprofit, educational support and student aid service organization. The top three award winners are chosen each year by ING's Educators Advisory Board, which consists of seven distinguished educators from across the United States. The application deadline is May 1, 2006. Winners will be announced in the fall. For further infomation or applicaiton forms, visit the website or contact Scholarship America at (800) 537-4180
Inspiration Software's Inspired Teacher ScholarshipsInspiration Software is committed to helping educators use graphic organizers and other visual learning tools to help students develop strong thinking and organizational skills and improve their academic performance. For 2005, Inspiration Software is offering two types of scholarships:
Deadline: All completed applications must be received on or before January 30, 2006. Scholarship recipients will be notified by March 15, 2006. For detailed information and guidelines, please visit the website.
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Graduate Scholarship ProgramThis program awards 45 to 50 scholarships to seniors or recent graduates planning to attend graduate school in fall. Each award will cover a portion of educational expenses, including tuition, living expenses, required fees, and books for the graduate degree chosen. The amount and duration of awards vary by student based on the cost of attendance and the length of the graduate program as well as other scholarships or grants received. The maximum available per student is $50,000 per year and the maximum length is six years. Students interested in this scholarship must be nominated by the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Faculty Representative at their institutions. To obtain this list or for more information, visit the website. Application deadline is May 1. Most colleges and universities, however, establish earlier internal deadlines for their receipt of applications. Students should check with their faculty representative for their campus deadline.
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship ProgramEach year this program awards approximately 25 scholarships to students attending community colleges or two-year institutions and planning to transfer to four-year institutions. Each award covers a portion of educational expenses, including tuition, living expenses, required fees, and books for the final two to three years of the baccalaureate degree. The amount and duration of awards vary by student based on the cost of attendance and the length of the program as well as other scholarships or grants received. The maximum available per student is $30,000 per year. Students interested in this scholarship must be nominated by the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Faculty Representative at their institutions. To obtain this list or for more information, visit the website. For the 2006 competition, applications must arrive at the Foundation on or before the February 1, 2006, deadline. Most colleges and universities, however, establish earlier internal deadlines for their receipt of applications. Students should check with their faculty representative for their campus deadline.
Jack Kent Cooke Young Artist AwardThe goal of the Award is to identify and nurture talented young musicians whose lack of financial resources might otherwise impede their progress. Twenty-five student musicians will be selected annually to appear on the radio show and receive Cooke Young Artist Awards. Deadlines: September 1, 2005; November 1, 2005; and January 30, 2006 More information and application forms are available on the Award website.
Kaiser Foundation Media Internship ProgramThe Media Internship Program provides an initial week-long briefing on urban public health issues and health reporting in Washington, D.C. Interns are then based for ten weeks at their newspaper/TV station, typically under the direction of the Health or Metro Editor/News Director, where they report on health issues. The program ends with a 3-day meeting and site visits in Boston. The aim is to provide journalists or journalism college graduates with an in-depth introduction to and practical experience on the specialist health beat. This is a program for minority journalists. Strong writing skills and previous newsroom reporting experience are essential. Typically, interns selected are graduating from college and/or journalism school with quite considerable experience, including previous internships at a newspaper or TV station. Previous reporting experience and/or academic expertise in health, medical or science-related issues, or urban affairs, is clearly valuable, but not an absolute requirement. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. DeadlinesThe print media application deadline is on December 1, 2006. The broadcast application deadline is on January 1, 2007. For more information, visit the Kaiser Foundation website.
Kimmel Scholars ProgramThe Sidney Kimmel Foundation for Cancer Research funds the Kimmel Scholars Program, which each year, through a distinguished board of cancer researchers, provides research grants to the nation's most promising young cancer researchers. To date there have been 85 recipients of these awards. The goal of the grant program is to improve the basic understanding of cancer biology and to develop new methods for the prevention and treatment of cancer. Deadline for submitting applications for the 2006 awards is Tuesday, December 6, 2005. Applicants for 2007 awards will be notified by mid-April, 2006. For more information on the award or to apply visit http://www.kimmel.org/About41.html
Kluge Center FellowshipsThe Library of Congress invites qualified scholars to conduct research in the John W. Kluge Center using the Library of Congress collections and resources for a period of up to eleven months. The Kluge Center is located in the Jefferson Building of the Library of Congress and provides attractive work and discussion space for scholars. Residents have easy access to the library's specialized staff and to the intellectual community of Washington. The Kluge Center especially encourages humanistic and social science research that makes use of the library's large and varied collections. Interdisciplinary, cross-cultural, or multi-lingual research is particularly welcome. Among the collections available to researchers are the world's largest law library and outstanding multi-lingual collections of books and periodicals. Special collections of manuscripts, maps, music, films, recorded sound, prints, and photographs are also available. Scholars who have received a terminal advanced degree within the past seven years in the humanities, social sciences, or in a professional field such as architecture or law are eligible to apply. Exceptions may be made for individuals without continuous academic careers. Applicants may be U.S. citizens or foreign nationals. For applicants whose native language is not English, there must be evidence that the applicant is fluent in English. Up to 12 Kluge Fellowships will be awarded annually. Fellowships are tenable for periods from 6 to 11 months, at a stipend of $4,000 per month. Deadline: Applications must be postmarked August 15, in any given competition year. Additional information is avalable on the fellowship website.
Lance Armstrong Foundation/Research Proposals on CancerThe Lance Armstrong Foundation aims to fund research that is not readily fundable from traditional sources and encourages and supports the efforts of both established and young investigators in the early stages of their research careers. Since its inception, LAF has awarded more than $9.7 million in research grants. In 2006, proposals will be accepted in two areas: cancer survivorship and the basic and clinical science of testicular cancer. The foundation offers funding for Young Investigator Research Awards of up to $50,000 per year, and Research Awards of up to $75,000 annually, in the areas of cancer survivorship and testicular cancer research. Young investigators are defined as within eight years of completing a terminal degree or within five years of initiating independent research within a mentored laboratory, while general research awards support new research projects initiated by established investigators. All interested applicants must first submit a Letter of Intent. Instructions for completing an LOI will be available on the LAF Web site as of March 1, 2006. Deadline: April 24, 2006 (Letters of Intent)
Leadership for a Changing World AwardA program of the Ford Foundation, Leadership for a Changing World seeks to recognize, strengthen, and support leaders and to highlight the importance of community leadership in improving people's lives. Each year, the program recognizes U.S. leaders and leadership groups not broadly known beyond their immediate community or field. Nominated community leaders may work in fields that include economic development; community development; environment and environmental justice; human rights; citizen participation and government accountability; human development; sexual and reproductive health; education reform; youth development; religion and social change; arts and social action; and access to media, including new technologies. Awardees receive $100,000 over two years to support their programs or new work that is related to the initiatives for which they are being recognized. In addition, awardees receive $15,000 to explore new learning opportunities that support their work and are asked to participate in shared learning and networking opportunities and contribute to research and public discourse on leadership. Funds will be made available to the awardees' nonprofit charitable organizations or fiscal agents. To be eligible for the program, nominees must be working on social justice issues; working in organizations that are not considered grantmaking foundations; U.S. residents working on domestic issues; leaders who are not widely known outside their immediate community or field; involved in the area for which the |